Manufacture, Installation and Commissioning of Aquarium Life Support Systems for UKRI Polar Aquarium
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedManufacture, Installation and Commissioning of Aquarium Life Support Systems for UKRI Polar Aquarium
Awarded 01 Dec 2023
Awarded01 Dec 2023
Value£147,117.64
SupplierELSS Engineering Ltd
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 1y 4mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2023Expired 7 July 2025
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to ELSS Engineering Ltd for the manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of bespoke life support systems for the Polar Aquarium facility at Cambridge.
The systems include specialist aquarium pumps and filtration equipment designed to maintain a temperature-controlled and stable environment for Antarctic animals.
The contract value was £147,117.64.
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